Last time we talked about the issues of sleep disrupted by acid reflux. One of the most common questions that I get from parents of acid reflux babies involves how to deal with these disruptions in sleep cycles. It can be a huge factor in quality of life for both adults dealing with acid reflux as well as for infants and their parents dealing with this disease.
There are several tips for improving sleep in patients with acid reflux. The first step should be to make sure that the acid...
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Sleeping pills may worsen acid reflux
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